Appalachian Cottontails are very similar in appearance to eastern cottontails. They are between 39 and 41 cms (15.4 - 16.1 inches) in length and they weigh between 0.9 and 1.5 kgs (2 - 3.3 lbs).

They are coloured greyish/brown to reddish/brown and they have a pale coloured underside. On their forehead they have a black spot and their ears have a black edge.

Habitat

Appalachian Cottontails are found in the Appalachians, USA. They usually inhabit higher elevations and areas with coniferous forests and dense vegetation. They have a home range of approximately 4 acres.